Lebanon High School. Class of Commencement and End-of-the-Year. Handbook. For Seniors and Parents of Seniors

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1 Lebanon High School Class of 2015 Commencement and End-of-the-Year Handbook For Seniors and Parents of Seniors

2 LEBANON SCHOOL DISTRICT 1000 SOUTH EIGHTH STREET LEBANON, PA Fall 2014 Dear Seniors and Parents of Seniors, This is it we are down the home stretch! Commencement is on the horizon, and there is much to do before that date. This handbook will hopefully give you all the information you will need to enjoy this final phase of your experience at LHS. Please take the time to read the details enclosed in this handbook. I hope you will find everything to be informative and helpful. If you should have any further questions after reading this handbook, don t hesitate to call me at school. You can call or me, both contacts are listed below. It has been great working with the guys and girls of the Class of 2015 these past four years. I wish you all much success in your future. Respectfully, Laura Clark Laura Clark Senior Class Advisor lclark@lebanon.k12.pa.us Phone: (717) (high school office) (717) FAX (717) Website:

3 Important Dates: Class of 2015 **Kauffman s Chicken BBQ Wednesday, September pm* Prom: Friday, May 22, pm. Lancaster Eden Resort Lancaster, Pa Post Prom: Friday, May 22, pm - 2 am. Lebanon High School Gym Senior Final Exams TBA *these exams will be taken during regular class periods! Cap and Gown/Tickets Thursday, May 28, 2015 (tentative) ( MANDATORY!) Graduation: Thursday, June 4, :30 pm. Senior Awards: Sunday, May 31, :00 noon Lebanon High School Gymnasium Baccalaureate: Sunday, May 31, :30 pm. TBA Class Trip: Friday, May 1, 2015 Baltimore Inner Harbor 12 noon - 12 midnight Graduation Practice Tuesday, June 2, :30 AM Wednesday, June 3, 2015 (MANDATORY!) Senior Auction: Thursday, April 2, 2015 Early Dismissal Day Buy a Senior Day: Tuesday, April 7, 2015

4 Lebanon High School Commencement Class of 2015 Date of Commencement: Thursday, June 4, 2015 Time of Commencement: Location of Commencement: 7:30 pm William Starr Auditorium Lebanon High School REMINDERS: - Graduates are to arrive to their assigned graduation room no later than 6:15 pm. - After the commencement ceremony, graduates MUST return to their assigned classroom in order to receive their actual diploma. - Graduates should have paid $10 and will keep the cap, gown and tassel. - Graduates will not receive their diploma is they have an outstanding fine or obligation. - Each graduate will receive 4 tickets to the graduation ceremony. Tickets will be distributed when caps and gowns are distributed. - Students in the top 10% of the class will be eligible for extra tickets for the graduation ceremony.

5 Class of 2015 Commencement Rehearsal Schedule (Tentative) Please Note: All rehearsals are MANDATORY! Thursday, May 28-1:45 pm - Caps and gowns will be distributed in the auditorium - All seniors MUST attend this meeting. No caps and gowns will be given to anyone other than the graduating senior! - Commencement tickets will be distributed at this meeting. Tuesday, June 2-10:30 am - This is a full rehearsal for all graduating seniors. - Seniors will report to the auditorium and sit in their assigned area. - After attendance, students will line up according to commencement roster, proceed to the 2 nd floor auditorium commencement rooms and back to the auditorium. - Mr. Giovino will conduct rehearsal - Students will be instructed how to march out of the auditorium. Wednesday, June 3 9:15 am (individual pictures at 8:00 am) - This is a full rehearsal for all graduating seniors. - Seniors will report to their assigned section of the auditorium. - After attendance, students will line up according to commencement roster, then proceed to the gym as directed by Mr. Giovino. - Class pictures will be taken on the gym bleachers. - After the picture, students go back to the auditorium and sit in room assignments section. - Mr. Giovino will conduct the rehearsal. - Students will be instructed on how to enter the auditorium for Commencement. - CAPS AND GOWNS ARE MANDATORY FOR THIS REHEARSAL! - Girls should wear a skirt or dress under their gown with WHITE SHOES. Guys should wear a WHITE SHIRT AND TIE, and DARK SLACKS and SHOES!

6 An important reminder to all seniors and their parents from Mr. Giovino about commencement rehearsals: Seniors are reminded that ALL commencement rehearsals are mandatory. If you plan to take part in the ceremony, you must be at all rehearsals, so plan your schedule accordingly in advance. There will be no early dismissals or exceptions for work schedules! You must see Mr. Giovino directly if you are unable to attend a rehearsal. If you do not show up for rehearsal, you will not be allowed to take part in the graduation ceremony. Any questions, see Mr. Giovino today!!

7 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT COMMENCEMENT Q. Do we need tickets to get into the ceremony? A. Yes! Q. What do we do if we need more than 4 tickets for the commencement ceremony? A. First, ask friends if they have any extras. There are very few extra tickets left, and students in the top ten percent of the class get first opportunity for those tickets. Q. If a senior loses his / her commencement tickets, will the tickets be replaced? A. No. Q. What type of seating will be available for spectators at commencement? A. General seating on padded chairs is available on a first come, first served basis. There is no assigned seating. Ushers will ask spectators to move toward the center of the row so that all seats are taken. Q. What if handicapped seating is needed? A. Arrangements can be made by calling the principal s secretary, Mrs. Myrna Gonzalez ( ext. 6719) prior to the day of commencement. A reserved seat will be held for the individual, plus ONE family member. DO NOT CALL THE DAY OF COMMENCEMENT! Q. Should we iron the commencement gown? A. To make the gown look nice and neat for this special event, we suggest you iron the gown on LOW HEAT only. You can also put the gown on a plastic hanger and hang it in the bathroom. Steam from the shower will soften the wrinkles and no ironing will be needed. Q. May graduates keep the cap and tassel? A. Yes. Graduates must pay a $10 fee and they will keep their GOWN, CAP and TASSEL! This fee is not optional. All graduates are required to purchase their cap and gown.

8 Q. How will seniors know where to return their gowns after the ceremony? A. They won t have to! After the ceremony, they will go back to their assigned room and pick up their diploma and belongings, and go home! Q. Are all commencement rehearsals mandatory? A. YES! All seniors must take part in all of the commencement rehearsals. The entire event is choreographed so that everything flows smoothly with a sense of dignity that should mark such an occasion. Attendance will be taken at each rehearsal. Mr. Giovino reserves the right to exclude any senior from the ceremony for not showing up at a rehearsal. Q. Will my child be informed if he / she has any fines or obligations to pay? A. Yes. Ms. Hernandez, a secretary in the main office, keeps the fines and obligations records. When a fine or obligation is issued from a teacher, coach, advisor, or staff member, the student is notified. Prior to prom and end-of-year senior events, students will be notified of any outstanding obligations. This list will be continually updated, and seniors will not be permitted to participate in ANY senior activity, including commencement, if this obligation is not satisfied. There is no excuse for a senior not knowing he or she has an obligation! If you are unsure whether a student has an obligation, contact Ms. Hernandez! Q. Who should my child see to pay the obligation? A. Students should see Ms. Hernandez in the high school office, or the staff member that issued the obligation. A receipt will be given to confirm payment. Q. How long will the commencement ceremony last? A. The ceremony typically lasts about 90 minutes. Q. After the ceremony, may graduates meet with friends and family members to take photographs? A. Certainly! However, they will not get their actual diploma until they return to their assigned commencement room. Q. When will seniors get their caps and gowns? A. They will receive them at the first rehearsal, which is scheduled for Thursday,. Q. When will seniors have to pay for their caps and gowns? A. They can pay any time up until graduation night, but they will not receive their diploma until the $10 fee is paid.

9 Q. When do seniors get their graduation tickets? A. They will receive them at the first rehearsal, when they get their cap and gown. Q. Are we permitted to bring cameras to the commencement ceremony? A. Yes. Each student will get one FREE professional picture receiving their diploma. Additional copies can also be purchased. Q. May we videotape the ceremony? A. Yes, as long as you don t block the view of others around you, and you don t have wires and cords on the floor. Students will also have the opportunity to purchase a professionally prepared video of the commencement ceremony. This video (VHS or DVD) will cost about $25 and must be pre-paid in the high school office. Q. If my child is in danger of not graduating, who should they see to verify his / her status? A. If a student is in this situation, he / she should see his / her guidance counselor as soon as possible! Q. At previous commencements, I have noticed that the graduates throw their caps up in the air at the end of the ceremony. How will students know which one is their cap once they land on the floor? A. Students are encouraged to write their name on the inside of the cap so they will know which cap is theirs. Q. What do I do if I have other questions that have not been addressed throughout this booklet? A. If you should have any other questions, please contact Mrs. Laura Clark, Senior Class Advisor, through (lclark@lebanon.k12.pa.us) or by phone, ( high school office). Q. At previous commencements, I have noticed that the parents and guests are not permitted to call out names and cheer for their child when their name is called to walk across the stage. Is this always the case? A. ABSOLUTELY!! Our graduation ceremony is intended to be a dignified ceremony, and we ask that all parents and guests respect all of those present by holding their applause and cheers until the end of the ceremony!

10 Class of 2015 Cap and Gown Class Photograph Information On Wednesday, June 3, photographers from R.A. Howard Studios will be at the commencement rehearsal to take the traditional group photo of the entire graduating class dressed in caps and gowns. Individual photos of seniors in the cap and gown will also be taken on this day. Students interested in having this photo taken must report at 8 am to the back of the Starr Auditorium. An order form can be found on the next page for those who would like to purchase a copy of the group photo or individual cap and gown pictures. This form is a sample only and has last year s prices listed so you can begin to budget early. A new form will be distributed a few weeks before graduation with correct prices. On June 3, seniors are reminded to bring: - their picture form and payment, - cap, gown, and tassel - the white collar provided with the gown (girls only) - dress or skirt (girls only) - white shoes (girls only) - white dress shirt and tie (guys only) - dark dress pants (guys only) - dark shoes (guys only) Anyone not having the above items, or arriving late on photo day will not be included in the group photo. Please note, all commencement rehearsals are closed to anyone other than the graduating seniors and Lebanon School District employees directly involved with commencement.

11 SAMPLE PICTURE ORDER FORM

12 Josten s Graduation Announcements Information Graduation announcements and other senior memorabilia are usually ordered in January. If you miss the order date and you are interested in ordering, please feel free to call Jostens directly. They are located in Palmyra, and their phone number is (717) Mrs. Clark is given a small number of announcements to sell by the piece. These are sold first come, first served. The price will be about $1.00 per announcement. Please call Mrs. Clark at (717) to reserve announcements, or send money to school with your son or daughter.

13 Senior Prom Date: Friday, May 22, 2015 Time: 6-10 pm. Location: Lancaster Eden Resort, Lancaster PA Price for LHS Seniors: approx. $50 per person Price for Guests: approx. $50 per person Please be aware of these specifics for the 2015 Prom: Students can begin signing up for prom with a $5 deposit at any time. When signing up, you will be asked to choose a table and a group to sit with. Tables can seat up to 8 per table. You must be paid in full BEFORE prom on May 22. You must be academically eligible the week of prom or you will not be permitted to attend, and your money will NOT be refunded. (list will be run 5/15/15) You must not have any obligations or detentions or you will not be permitted to sign up for prom. If you have already signed up and you are given a detention or obligation after signing up, you will not be permitted to attend prom unless these are resolved BEFORE the prom. In this case, your money will NOT be refunded! Anyone signing up after Friday, May 8 will pay a late fee of $10 for a total prom cost of $60 (seniors) and $60 (guests)! NO ONE WILL BE PERMITTED TO SIGN UP FOR PROM AFTER FRIDAY, MAY 15! See Mrs. Clark if you have questions about any of this information. SEE SAMPLE PROM PICTURE FORM NEXT PAGE!

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15 Senior Class Trip Date: Friday, May 1, 2015 Time: depart 11:45 am., arrive back at LHS at 12:00 midnight Location: Baltimore Inner Harbor, Maryland Cost: $60 per person Please be aware of the following specifics for the 2015 class trip: Once again, in order to sign up for this event, a senior cannot have any obligations or detentions! Seniors must also be academically eligible in order to attend. If a senior makes a deposit for the trip, they are obligated to pay the balance in full even if they are not eligible to attend the trip for academic or other reasons! Reservations must be made with the cruise company at least 2 weeks prior to the trip, therefore the class is obligated to pay for that student. This cost will be passed on to the student! If a senior does not attend the class trip, they are expected to attend school that day! Only LHS seniors are permitted to attend the class trip. All seniors attending the trip MUST ride on the school- sponsored bus. No one is permitted to drive separately. School dress code does not apply to this trip! Students may wear shorts or jeans as long as their attire is not offensive. No belly shirts or clothes that advertise alcohol or tobacco etc.

16 Senior Auction The Senior Auction will be held on Thursday, April 2, We need as many seniors as possible to participate in this event! Seniors at the CTC are welcome to participate in the auction, but junior CTC students may not buy a senior. Buy a Senior Day will be the next day school day, Tuesday, April 7. Seniors that are bought will spend the day with the individual that purchases them and will follow their schedule. Seniors MUST CHECK IN WITH THEIR FIRST PERIOD TEACHER FOR ATTENDANCE, and then meet up with their buyer. Keep in mind that if you participate in the auction, you must still follow all LHS rules, including DRESS CODE. Underclassmen may have you dress up, but they cannot give you permission to wear jeans or hoodies. Ignoring school rules can result in the loss of participation in this event, as well as regular school consequences! Also, seniors MAY NOT LEAVE THE BUILDING FOR ANY REASON on Buy a Senior Day, nor may they leave the class of the student who buys them. Seniors are also NOT permitted to leave for lunch! Students who do not follow these rules will be put back in their own classes as well as being assigned to ISS on a future day.

17 Senior Yearbooks Senior Yearbooks will be available for purchase from Mr. Hower for $60. You may pay in full or make payments throughout the school year. YEARBOOK PORTRAIT REQUIREMENTS: - You must submit your portrait on a CD-ROM - The image must be a 2 x3 COLOR,.jpeg or.tiff file with a resolution of 300 PPI - The file must be saved in PC format using Adobe RBG color space - The photo MUST be Head & Shoulders poses on the official background color (#OM 2318, Golden Harvest, 2 to 1 vignette with dimensions 6 x8 provided by Denny Mfg.) - Hands and or props are not to be visible in the photo - NO OTHER BACKGROUNDS WILL BE ACCEPTED and outdoor portraits are unacceptable - The head size in the photo should be 1 ½ from forehead to chin to maintain conformity - MOST IMPORTANTLY, the CD-ROM must be delivered to the Yearbook Staff before November 10, Failure to follow these guidelines or meet the deadline may result in your photo not being included in the yearbook - Your submission must meet all the posing, lighting and background requirements as there will be NO EXCEPTIONS! ** You may use any photographer to create your yearbook portrait, however, for your benefit special arrangements have been made with Mr. Howard (Howard Studios) to provide a reduced cost yearbook portrait of $20.00.